Project re-scoping and budget cuts feeling like a slow burn

Hey all, has anyone else noticed a trend lately where projects are getting significantly re-scoped or having their budgets slashed mid-stream? It's not like a massive, sudden layoff event, but more of a creeping realization that certain initiatives are being deprioritized. We're seeing more 'efficiency drives' and 'optimization' discussions, which usually translate to fewer resources and tighter belts. Feels like management is trying to navigate a tricky economic climate without hitting the panic button. Been hearing whispers about hiring slowdowns in certain practices too, even though nothing concrete has been announced. Just curious if this is a widespread Accenture thing or if I'm just in a particularly affected area. It's making planning for the next quarter pretty nerve-wracking, to be honest.